​Scent Profile: A rich, spicy amber-leather. It opens with pepper and saffron, moving into a smoky heart of leather and incense, finishing with creamy vanilla and sandalwood. ​Clones: YSL 6 Place Saint Sulpice (also shares DNA with YSL Babycat). ​Performance: 10+ hours longevity with a heavy, dense scent bubble. ​Best Season: Fall & Winter (Cold weather). ​Occasions: Date nights, formal events, and evening wear. Top Notes: Lemon, Cardamom, Bergamot, Saffron, Elemi, and Pepper. ​Middle Notes: Clary Sage, Labdanum, Leather, Tonka Bean, and Incense. ​Base Notes: Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, and Cashmeran.

Greetings from Wyoming! I've been spending some time in southwest Wyoming for work and decided to try a sample of Irish Leather by Memo Paris. After a day of wearing it, I’d like to share my thoughts. Upon first spray, the fragrance opens with a vibrant green note, coupled with a fresh, spiced citrus scent. This opening is definitely bold and should appeal to those who really enjoy green fragrances. It reminded me of freshly cut grass with a hint of citrus lingering in the background. However, after about ten minutes, the citrus fades, and the mid notes introduce a drier, green-vegetable aroma, along with a strong leather accord. This phase evokes an image of a large leather bag filled with dried green foliage. While the scent has a masculine edge, it might be a bit too overpowering for some. It leans towards a classic masculine vibe that might come off as dated, especially for those who favor more modern scents. Fortunately, as the scent evolves, the initial greenness subsides, allowing for some woody notes to emerge, which help to balance the overt greenness and enhance wearability. In terms of performance, the initial green notes are quite pronounced for the first two hours, creating an impressive aroma bubble around me. After that, it settles closer to the skin but remains noticeable for a solid seven hours, which is great if you appreciate a green scent. Overall, Irish Leather isn't quite for me. The sharpness of the green notes and their dominance over the leather are not to my liking. However, if you are a fan of green aromas, this scent is definitely worth trying. Just keep in mind that for many people, this style of fragrance might feel a bit old school, so it could be best to test it first before committing.

This was a blind buy for me a few years ago, and it continues to grow on me and impress. 1980s vintage gothic fugere with some nice herbaceous florals and a patchouli base. The bottle is still a head turner. I really think this was ahead of its time. If it were released today, I think it would get a lot of attention, though that attention might be divisive. Though it's been watered down and maybe reformulated (it featured oak moss, which has been restricted under IFRA), it's still pretty powerful. Licorice accord and aniseed in the opening give it a dark, slightly bitter opening, and the floral geranium adds a rosy floral depth before the patchouli, vanilla, and animalic music settle in. Gothic, dark, and yet easily wearable in the spring and fall and could do well in the office.